“We certainly will be extinct in 100 years if we continue on this foolish path we’re on, but for me to be discouraged doesn’t help anybody.”Īdams grew up in Germany, where his father, a U.S. He fears for the future of mankind, although he pledges to do his best to bring cheer as we wend our way down uncertain roads. There is no confusing Adams for a standup comic over the course of our conversation.
“When I started with this project 46 years ago, I was sure it would be built in four years … so imagine my sense of humour.” “Then again, almost no one who has said they loved me and loved our work has ever donated,” notes Adams, who is still hopeful about getting an alternative health-care facility built in West Virginia.
He was also miffed that Universal Studios “promised to build us a hospital and made half a billion dollars on the movie - but didn’t give us $10.” Adams says he took umbrage with the film, because he was depicted more as a funny doctor than a humanist.
